So, let's start with the caveats. This is a rumor, and it's coming from the folks at Schmoes Know, who in the last little while have been okay with their track record concerning this kind of stuff. That said, this could still totally be off base and wrong, but it's intriguing enough to consider.

So, let's start with the caveats. This is a rumor, and it's coming from the folks at Schmoes Know, who in the last little while have been okay with their track record concerning this kind of stuff. That said, this could still totally be off base and wrong, but it's intriguing enough to consider.

A lot of things need to happen before this rumor parses out (if it's true) including contracts, and scheduling and all that sort of thing. But, considering 'Ghost Protocol' was the most success entry in the series worldwide to date, director Christopher McQuarrie shouldn't have too hard a time lining up big talent for the next adventure, no matter who it is.